What did the intricate iron plates on a Korean bandaji often
Chapter 1

The great steamship stack up

Chapter 2

Floating safes and sliding drawers

Chapter 3

The engineering of a mobile palace

Chapter 4

Anatomy of a masterpiece

Ch 2 · Floating safes and sliding drawers
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louisvuitton The Camphor Wood Chest

Fresh camphor scent / Moths gotta go / Silk stays safe

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To preserve what is valuable, we must build for the hazards of movement.

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Floating safes: Japanese funa-tansu ship chests were built so airtight they could float with dry gold inside.

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Why did Chinese merchants use camphor wood specifically for shipping delicate silks?

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What is the literal meaning of the Japanese term funa-tansu?

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Which regional trunk style looks the most impressive?

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Which trade route was most famous for utilizing Chinese camphor wood chests to transport luxury goods?

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Which wood was primarily chosen for the exterior of Japanese funa-tansu due to its density and strength?

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What distinctive structural feature defines a traditional Korean bandaji chest?

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Which American trunk brand became legendary for its Chief trunk, featuring distinctive red and yellow stripes?

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What did the intricate iron plates on a Korean bandaji often symbolize?

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How did an American wardrobe trunk open to reveal its contents?

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